After Effects CS4

In After Effects CS4 Essential Training, Chad Perkins teaches fundamental motion graphics design techniques from the ground up. He shows how to gather video, audio, and graphical source materials into layered compositions, make edits and adjustments, then bring it all to life with a powerful array of visual effects and animation techniques. These skills are demonstrated in a series of increasingly intricate projects, from creating a galaxy to building a fantasy battle scene. Chad also demonstrates workflows for keying and compositing, shows how to integrate with other applications, shares useful tips and secrets, and much more. Exercise files accompany the course.

Topics Include:


* Importing assets with Bridge
* Blending layers in a composition
* Animating static images with the Puppet tool
* Color-correcting video footage
* Animating in 3D
* Stabilizing shaky footage
* Nesting and precomposing
* Creating visual effects from scratch
* Exporting to video and other media


Duration: 8.75 hours
On 1 DVD-ROM

System Requirements

Macintosh Requirements
* OS 10.3.9 or higher
* DVD-ROM drive
* 1024x768 resolution
* 24-bit video support
* QuickTime 7 or higher


Windows Requirements
* XP or Vista
* DVD-ROM Drive
* 1024x768 resolution
* 24-bit video support
* PC sound card/speakers
* QuickTime 7 or higher (included)
* .NET 2.0 or higher (included)